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YOU ARE GOD’S STEWARD (Part 1)

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“For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?” (1 Corinthians 4:7 NKJV)

A steward manages the property, finances, or other affairs for someone else. A steward holds assets in trust for a beneficiary. He is a custodian, a caretaker, or an overseer.

A steward never says or claims that what is entrusted to his care belongs to him. Without the owner’s knowledge and approval, he does not lavishly spend and waste what is committed to his hands as he desires.

A steward always waits to receive clear orders, commands, and instructions from the owner. A good or faithful steward manages whatever his master has committed to his hands with extreme care.

A faithful steward manages his master’s resources according to his master’s instructions, for he knows that he will one day give an account of his stewardship to his master. This is steward mentality!

Whether we realize it or not, we all are God’s stewards. Although you may dispute or struggle with this, the truth is that you own nothing in this world. Why?

First, God is the Creator, Maker, and Owner of everything, including you.

God made everything without any man’s input or support (Gen. 1:1, Psalm . 24:1, 50:12). Therefore, you are either a stark liar or an arrant fool to claim that you own anything in this world.

Second, we all are God’s stewards because we brought nothing into this world, and after our brief sojourning, we shall carry nothing out of this world.

Amid his trials, Job acknowledges this truth, saying, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD.” (Job 1:21 NKJV).

Apostle Paul also testifies to this truth, saying, “Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.” (1 Tim. 6:6-8 NKJV).

That is true of everyone in this world. You came into the world naked from your mother’s womb, and naked you shall return. So, you own nothing. You are just a steward of God’s resources!

Third, we all are God’s stewards because we have nothing in this world that we did not receive from God.

Paul queries the boastful believers in Corinth, “For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?” (1 Cor. 4:7 NKJV).

You cannot have anything, no matter what you do, if God does not release or give it to you. Therefore, if what you have is provided to you by God, you cannot claim to be the actual owner; you are just a steward.

John testifies to this truth, “John answered and said, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven.” (John 3:27 NKJV).

James also testifies to this truth, “Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” (James 1:16-17 NKJV).

While the children of Israel were in the wilderness, marching toward the Promised Land, Moses warned them never to say in their hearts, “My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.’ “And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” (Deut. 8:17-18 NKJV).

By right, all the things you have belong to God—your life, family, finances, career, business, houses, cars, etc. God is the rightful owner of all you have and will still have. God has only appointed you to be one of His stewards and one day, you will stand before God to give an account of your stewardship.

Paul warns us about this.

Romans 14:11-12 – NKJV

 11 For it is written: “As I live, says the LORD, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God.”

 12 So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

Paul’s admonition to the rich is for us today.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 – NKJV

 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.

 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,

 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Beloved, you must possess a steward’s mentality in all your dealings or transactions in the things of this life.

How will such a mindset affect your lifestyle?

Find out in the second part of this piece!

Prayer:

My Dear Heavenly Father, I acknowledge You today as the rightful owner of everything I have and will ever have. Dear Holy Spirit, teach and guide me to be a faithful steward of God’s riches and resources entrusted to my care, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Our mandates is to preserve the faith of the Apostolic Generation.

Eniyekpemi Fidelis Oyinpreyebi.

AWH, Blogs.

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